North Scripps Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.87° N 117.26° W

North Scripps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Scripps sea temperature is
24.0° C
4.2° 

North Scripps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North Scripps surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 561 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Scripps this week:

The surf forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Scripps in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 4th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
91
90
143
107
104
162
125
158
111
140
126
329
236
438
329
366
362
309
305
297
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
W
10
W
15
W
5
W
15
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
10
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
00:49AM1.18m
1:42PM1.53m
2:06AM0.96m
2:32PM1.58m
4:22AM0.83m
3:38PM1.65m
6:54AM0.89m
4:52PM1.74m
7:58AM1.00m
6:02PM1.87m
8:35AM1.11m
7:03PM1.99m
Low Tide
7:15PM0.55m
6:51AM0.40m
8:36PM0.51m
7:21AM0.57m
10:17PM0.39m
8:01AM0.72m
11:49PM0.20m
9:25AM0.85m
00:56AM-0.00m
11:16AM0.88m
1:47AM-0.18m
12:36PM0.81m
2:32AM-0.30m
part cloud
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:45
7:45
7:44
7:43
7:42
7:40
7:39
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Temp °C
22
21
23
22
21
22
22
22
23
23
22
23
23
22
23
23
22
23
23
22
Feels °C
22
22
24
22
22
22
22
23
24
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
22
22
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Information about the North Scripps Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Scripps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Scripps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Scripps surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Scripps) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Scripps may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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